Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Mark MagnierMarch 10, 2026 at 09:50 PM

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A recent survey by the Carter Centre and Emory University reveals mainland Chinese citizens hold increasingly positive views of Taiwan, though fewer oppose using force for unification. The China Pulse polling, conducted before the upcoming meeting between Presidents Xi and Trump, indicates strong support for a hardline stance against the US in the event of another trade war. The survey also found that mainland Chinese view Russia and North Korea most favorably and Japan least favorably among neighboring countries. Researchers note a prevailing belief among mainlanders that China has reached a level of global power on par with the United States. The survey provides rare insight into public opinion in China, focusing on international relations while avoiding domestic policy issues.

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Beijing 30% Japan 40% North Korea 50% Russia 50% Xi Jinping 50% Donald Trump 50% Nick Zeller 60% Emory University 60% Carter Centre ×270% United States ×380% Taiwan ×390% Mainland China ×490%

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taiwan 90% us trade war 80% mainland china 80% public opinion 70% survey 70% china-us relations 60% geopolitics 50% foreign policy 50% peaceful unification 40%